Cause of death in Middleton man’s death sparks new questions following rollover crash

MIDDLETON, Idaho (CBS2) — The 22-year-old man who died earlier this week in what was originally reported as a vehicle off the road in Middleton, has been identified by the Coroner, but the report is raising even more questions about the man’s death.

Idahonews.com previously reported that a 22-year-old was pronounced dead in a local hospital after his vehicle drifted off of Middleton Road and into an irrigation ditch before rolling and colliding with a power pole. The Ada County Coroner has identified him as Chris Hartruft of Middleton.

The Coroner’s release sent to Idahonews.com identifies the cause of death as a gunshot wound of the head. The manner of death is still pending, raising more questions following the reports previously received…

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